Somali Food With A Modern Twist | Maraq cajib ah Recipe | Cooking With Hafza

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced meat and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and chili powder; mix well.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, until meat is tender.

Add chopped green peppers and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.

Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

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